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Snow Lake Askoli Trek

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Shimshal Braldu Lukpa la to Snow lake Askoli trek

Day 1-2        Islamabad:

Arrival at Islamabad meets and transfers to hotel. Afternoon visit the Faisal Mosque the predominant Mosque with its modern Architecture and Damn –e- Koh from where you have the magnificent view of Islamabad visit the colourful bazaars of Twin City and Lok versa Museum.  
Day 3 slamabad to Hunza:
We will move with the early birds in a Hiace / Coaster our destination will be Chilas   and the road will be the eight wonder of the world the famous Karakoram High way, the unique high way which provides one of the most adventurous and scenic journey which snakes through the three great mountain ranges    our first stop will be Manshera the main attraction here is Ashokan Inscription It is one of the oldest surviving writing of any historical significance in the subcontinent. The Mauryan emperor Ashoka (272-231 BC) ruled over the subcontinent. He ordered a series of edicts to be inscribed on rocks all over his empire. Now days at two places in Pakistan these edicts have been found one at Manshera and other at Shahbaz Garhi, our next stop will be Sharkool ( 1750 m) taking the sip of tea with the morning fresh cool breeze will make you fresh . A new partner will join you at Thakot the Mighty Indus and then we will enter in "Kohistan" Literally meaning "Land of Mountains" and also known as Yaghistan or " Land of the ungovernable". This is one of the most fascinating, Wildest and most in hospital stretches of the entire KKH and geologically the unstable of all. It is here that the Indian geological plate grinds against the

 Asian plate. Take a Lunch at Besham  and in the evening we will reach Chilas. Over night at Panorama
 

Once again we will start our Journey early in the morning so that we can reach Hunza well in time  to See the beautiful Baltit and Altit Forts  and take a Dinner at Duikar ( 2700)m from where you can have a magnificent view of Hunza at night.but first While traveling on KKH we will also see Nanga Parbat.8125 meter giant also called as Naked Mountain the name is  in reference to 4500 meter wall of southern face that is too abrupt  for a snow to stick and also got very awesome reputation to be called as Killer Mountain nearly 50 climber has lost their lives on this mountain.  It is also famous for stories of fairies spirits and giant snow snakes some says 30 meter long  and unpredictable avalanches
Our next stop will be the  at a sign marks the place as a unique spot and Name the Junction Point, Where three mountain ranges meet  the Hindukush, the Himalayas, the Karakorum what a matchless view  Lunch beneath the Rakaposhi ( 7885m).

Day  5 Hunza to Shimshal (3000m):
One of Exceptional day of your life we will left Hunza at 6:30 in the morning for the unusual views of Passu   glacier from KKH and Shisper peak(7600m) ,Passu peak (7200m) Batura glacier and Batura groups, we will take a Right turn from Passu to the valley of Shimshal which has 45 km from Passu and 3 hours jeep drive.  Views are coming Distger sar (7885m) Mallangutti sar (7200m) Korner 123(5600m, 5800,6000m) White horn (6400m) and Mallangutti glacier before reaching to shimshal Over night at Sifatullah guest house


Day 6 Rest day
Rest in Shimshal or do a hike, attend cultural program.
Day 7 Shimshal to Pasthfurzin
Start from Shimshal village at 5;30 and cross the Shimshal river to Bandsar( a small village parts of shimshal) After 2 hours easy trek to reach in Pamirthung where we cross the Pamirthung river with suspension bridge to Garsar, which  is almost precipitous climbing .During ascent each team member should stock enough water as from  Garsar to Pasthfuzin it is not to be had. Take lunch at Garsar and view the Yazghal glacier, White Horn.Distgir Sar and other famous mountains from this location; Kurdapin glacier is also visible from this point. After rest trek traverse to Pasthfuzin.which is located in a narrow valley.  Very comfort place. Local people made campsite. Over night in tent


Day 8 Pathfurzin to Arbabpurin
At the beginning 1hours climb the steep screw and decent to Woochfurzin where is huts and decent the difficult parts of the way to Pamirthung where you will cross the bridge called Chichan Bridge( named after a person who has funded to build this bridge  for community of Shimshal) and reach to Parin a place for lunch and then 2 hour abrupt climb to reach Parinsar from her  you can see  Maidur Valley, Chashkin (6000m) peaks, Mangligh Sar(6050m)  traverse walk to Arbabpurin
 
Day 9 Arbabprin to Shujarab
Easy trek to Shujarab which is the summer pasture, and the people of Shimshal stay there 4 months (June and September) with the cattles


Day 10 Shujarab to Shimshal pass(4745m)

Shujarab to Shimshal pass is a steep trek and the part till Gulchinwashk is the toughtest but after that the lush green land will reward you. A paradise for adventure lovers on you way you will herds of cattles and and two beautiful lakes lupwhooyee and Zaklayee  camp beside the lake Over night in tent

Day 11 Shimshal pass     After herd trek from shimshal to shimshal pass should take a comfortable rests at shimshal pass

Day 12 Shimshal pass to Chikoor

Day 13 Chikoor to wasam

Day 14-19 Wasam to Snow lak Bc Lukpa la pass 5700m
Day 20  Snow lake to Mafogoro  A challenging day the trek will be for about 5 to 6 hours over ice and snow.Careful to steer clear of crevasses along the way. Make safety between porters and Team members   then enter into the miraculous place Snow Lake. From there you can catch sight of Simgang Glacier, Biafo  Hispar,Hispar Pass.Binnta brak

View Lukpa la pass and SimGang Glacier
Day 21 Marfogro to Biantha (4,000 m):Most beautiful  Campsite  trek. From Marfogoro we get on to the White Biafo Glacier where the walking is easier and then we obliquely walk across the Biafo to reach its other side near Mango. After six hour 6 hours of you can have the beautiful Latok Group.
Day 22 Bianta to Mongo (3,700m): trek to Mango This can take 4 hours or more. We walk on the moraines of Biafo Glacier. Walking on the rocky path is not an easy job.
Day 23 Mango to Namla (3,650 m): The gruelingwalk on moraine which take 5-6 hours to Namla, From the camp site you can see Baltoro glacier, Payu Peak and abundant unnamed peaks
Day 24 Namla to Askoli Trek 3-4 hours trek to Askoli  It is an easy ,walk on moraine to the right sheer of the rock,you will perceive hot day of the trek
Day25 Askoli to Skardu Jeep 6 hours drive to Skardu Over night at Hotel
Day 26 Skardu  rest and Sightseen of Skardu
Day 27-28 Skardu to Islamabad
Flight to Islamabad incase unfavorable weather drive to Chilas  Over night  Hotel
2nd day drive to Islamabad

Day 29   Flight to home

 

 

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